“It’s not practical to take my shoes off because I’m in and out of the house all day,” she says. With 13 horses to maintain, her boots are often covered in hay, which clings to her socks.

Do I need to get rid of my white carpets or put a sign ... Rant and Rave: Take off your shoes before you enter this reader’s home . Oct. 10, 2023 at 6:00 am Updated Oct. 10, ...

Taking your shoes off before entering a home is a sign of respect in many cultures. In other households, it’s just a way to reduce the ick factor of traipsing in whatever germs and grime you ...

If a smell's dragged into your home on your shoes, don’t pull out a can of potpourri spray to cover it. “Air fresheners cause the buildup of potentially harmful VOCs in your home,” Ciresi says.

“Please don’t ask people to take off their shoes when entering your apartment,” party planner Rebecca Gardner advised. “It’s rude.” Chef Romilly Newman told the Times she thinks it’s ...

It isn’t even a question in many homes, but here’s what the science has to say. By Christopher Mele Maybe you kick off your shoes at home because you don’t want to track dirt across clean ...